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Because at some point it was a pragmatic system of civilian self-defence, and became tied up in culture and tradition.
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What muscles are used the most in Karate?
in karate muscles mostly used are leg and arm muscles
Karate tunic is used why?
Karategui
What type of Kung Fu was used in The Karate Kid?
It is based on Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate-do.
How do you say karate in German?
Karate is an Okinawa/Japanese word that is used as is to name the art in other countries. The Germans call it karate, as to almost all other countries.
What zanji used in fighting?
he uses karate skills, actually not only karate but also uses the power of his foot.
Did Alex Rider use the mawashigeru karate moves in Stormbreaker?
Yes, Alex Rider used mawashigeru karate.
What were the two types of karate that gichin funakoshi used to make shotokan karate?
Shorei-ryu and Shorin-ryu
Did the swan stance come from Karate Kid?
No the swan stance does not come from the Karate Kid. There is no swan stance. What you are probably thinking of is the Crane Stance that is used in the Karate Kid. It is actually seldom seen in karate and is a Kung fu stance.
What is a type of energy is used in The Karate Kid?
Kinetic
Name of board used in karate?
I believe you are referring to the Makiwara. It is a flexible board mounted so that the top is about chest high. Karate practitioners punch it repeatedly to improve their technique and strength.
Is Karate from Japan?
Sort of. Karate was developed on Okinawa, which is now a part of Japan. It used to be a separate country and a tributary of China. Karate was a combination of the Okinawa wrestling and Chinese Kung Fu. In the 1930's karate was introduced to the main islands of Japan.
In what martial art is the sai used?
The Sai is a weapon taught in kabudo. It is a art related to karate and often taught in karate schools.
